Lubrication for Reliability 
(Instructor-Led, Course Code ILOLFR)

Course Description
Lubrication for Reliability will help you maintain your pump system through proper lubrication practices and thus reduce downtime and unscheduled maintenance.  Lubrication reduces heat and friction, which can cause wear and tear on your pump system.  Therefore, a complete lubrication program is a fundamental need of your pump system.  Proper lubrication increases reliability, pump systems availability, and productivity, which means increased profits. It also provides protection, prolonging the life of your pump systems and increasing your return on investment. 

Participants
This course is designed for maintenance technicians, operators or anyone interested in learning how to use lubrication to maintain optimal functioning and reliability of pumps. 

Course Topics:

• The purpose and value of lubrication
• Types of lubricants used in pump operations
  
• Common lubrication modes
  
• Effects of friction on pump equipment
  
• Suitability of lubricants based on equipment type
  
• Lubrication methods
  
• Benefits and disadvantages of various lubrication methods
  
• Correct quantities of lubricants to be applied and when
  
• Proper storage, handling and dispensing of lubricants
  
• Lubrication condition monitoring
  
• Lubrication program management
  
• Lubricant failure analysis and trouble shooting

Duration
1 day

Continuing Education Units:
8 PDHs

Prerequisites (e-Learning courses or equivalent experience)

• Pump Fundamentals
• Basic Hydraulics for Centrifugal Pump Systems

Cost
Open Sessions $500 (US) per person, Private Sessions: Available Upon Request